Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting

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  Stop Feeling Guilty for Your Boundaries 16.09.2026 22min

  Want to feel less guilty? Especially around your kids, friends, siblings, or spouse? If you feel guilty saying no, worry about disappointing people, or find yourself overexplaining your decisions, this episode is for you. I'm talking about why boundary guilt is so common, especially for women who were raised to put everyone else first. I'll teach you exactly how to stop interpreting someone else's discomfort as proof that your boundary is wrong and start trusting yourself instead. I'm also breaking down the important difference between setting boundaries with healthy adults and setting boundaries with your kids, including teens, preteens, and young adults.   In this episode, I'll help you:  ✨ Understand why setting boundaries can trigger guilt ✨ Stop confusing someone else's discomfort with doing something wrong ✨ Set healthy boundaries without overexplaining or overdefending ✨ Handle pushback from your spouse, family, or friends ✨ Help make it safe for your kids to push back on some boundaries ✨ Step into your confident adult self and say less   You don't have to wait until setting a boundary feels comfortable. Listen in and let's make boundaries feel a whole lot easier.   🎧 Links Susie mentioned in this episode: https://smbwell.com/narc https://smbwell.com/mom https://smbwell.com/parenting ⭐️ Plus… if your kids don't push back against your boundaries or you are confused about any other aspect of your life or what to do…Let's chat! Book your free call with me today: https://smbwell.com/call 📩 Get the weekly email you'll actually read: Weekly WELLNESS and MIDLIFE SUPPORT every Wednesday SMBwell.com/newsletter 👩🏼‍🎓 Take it to the next level: See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment! http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Marinate your brain in positivity and helpful programming: Come follow me on Instagram @smb.wellness or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SMBwell  🩷 Support Susie's mission of helping as many women and girls live lives they love: Become a Patreon here: https://SMBwell.com/patreon 🤓 FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 🌟 Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/424 📺 Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS
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  Why You Keep Procrastinating (and What to Do Instead) 09.09.2026 46min

  Have you ever told yourself, "I'll do it tomorrow," only to find yourself saying the same thing the next day? And the next?And the next?  All the while, feeling worse and worse about yourself? (been there, done that 🫣) This episode is going to help so much. Click play to learn how you're NOT lazy, unmotivated, or any other garbage your inner mean girl is telling you. I have the amazing Monica Packer on the Love Your Life Show this week. She's the host of the About Progress podcast and author of the new book STICKY HABITS (get it here:  Sticky Habits https://amzn.to/4yAG3EH). She and I talk about the surprising reason so many of us procrastinate and why it often has nothing to do with discipline. We dive into the hidden ways perfectionism showed up in our lives, why success doesn't always feel the way we imagined it would, and how to stop waiting until everything feels "just right" before taking action. We talk about a lot, including: - Why procrastination is often a symptom, not the real problem. - The hidden ways perfectionism may be showing up in your life (even when you swear you're not a perfectionist). - The lie of what social media tells us success is.  - How to stop tying your worth to how well you mother, your bank account, or any other achievement. - A healthier way to build habits that support, rather than shame, you. (This was especially awesome!) - And how "good enough" action can lead to a life you love! Whether you've been putting off a goal, waiting for the perfect time, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation will leave you feeling supported, feeling less broken, more confident, and with some ideas on how to move forward. I'm so glad you're here.   If you liked this show, you'll like this one: 161: How to Change Your Life without Changing Your Life on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/161-how-to-change-your-life-without-changing-your-life/id1434429161?i=1000770657842 161: How to Change Your Life without Changing Your Life on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LjTFPnJYvDjun1trMMXjJ?si=cg78LM1DQdCGEyQ1gwK5xA Get all the links we mentioned, HER BOOK, and connect with Monica here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/423 Next Steps:  📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 💬 Share this with a friend who complains that she doesn't finish things or who gets frustrated with how often she "falls off the wagon". 👩🏼‍🎓Work on busting perfectionism in community! See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment. http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Tag me and Monica on Instagram @smb.wellness to let us know you listened. Share which small thing you'll start this week. ⚡️
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  Emotional Regulation: Regulate Yourself Before You Regulate Them 02.09.2026 19min

  What if the first person you need to regulate isn't your child, your partner, or anyone else around you?  What if it's you? In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, we're talking about a skill that can completely change the way you handle conflict, big feelings, and other people's problems: regulating yourself before you try to regulate someone else. If you're anything like me, when someone around me is upset, frustrated, angry, or uncomfortable, I feel the urge to jump in. To give advice! To fix it! To explain why they should think about it differently! All in an effort to try to make "the problem" go away. But here's what I've learned as an emotional intelligence coach and mom.  What if we're the problem?! 😳 Because here's the thing: us getting involved is not helpful for them.  It's short-term helpful for us (as we feel a bit less uncomfortable), but it's a short-term fix for a long-term problem. What if, instead of trying to get them to change so we feel more emotionally regulated, we learn to regulate ourselves? What if we "let them" have the experience they're having, "letting them" learn how to manage their problems and their emotions while we let us learn how to manage ourselves?!? 🙄 Crazy idea, I know, but it is the path to emotional maturity, you feeling more calm in your days, and you raising the next generation of humans who can self-regulate! Listen in as I share what this can look like with kids, partners, family members, and other adults. People are going to be upset.  They're going to be frustrated.  They're going to disagree. And that's okay. They have lives to live and part of a big life is having uncomfortable emotions and learning how to manage them. Listen in to learn how you don't have to prevent every uncomfortable feeling. You don't have to solve every problem. And you don't have to manage everyone else's emotions. In fact, the most helpful thing you can do, no matter the age of the human, is to regulate yourself first. Calm is contagious. ✨ 💫 ✨ And if you want to get better at emotional regulation, this is exactly the kind of skill we're practicing together inside the Love Your Life School. If enrollment is still open when you're listening, come join us.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: the one on validation (where I share LOVE picture and acronym)  395: Emotional Validation: How to Support Without Fixing in Parenting and Relationships on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/395-emotional-validation-how-to-support-without-fixing/id1434429161?i=1000770657379 395: Emotional Validation: How to Support Without Fixing in Parenting and Relationships on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jjouBRDLpiYChDEwDOYtU?si=ttTHL0uGR_yuM6HZS7d59g ⭐️ NEW ⭐️ Feeling confused or overwhelmed with where to begin? Let's chat! Book your free call with me today: https://smbwell.com/call 📩 Get the weekly email you'll actually read: Weekly WELLNESS and MIDLIFE SUPPORT every Wednesday SMBwell.com/newsletter 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level: See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment! 📸 Marinate your brain in positivity and helpful programming: Come follow me on Instagram @smb.wellness or Facebook  🩷Support Susie's mission of helping as many women and girls live lives they love: Become a Patreon here: https://SMBwell.com/patreon 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/422 📺Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS
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  How to Stop Arguing with Emotionally Immature People + Narcissists 26.08.2026 20min

  Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, Wait, what?!? How did that get turned around on me? 😵‍💫 Or found yourself replaying an argument, wishing you'd explained yourself just a little better? If you're dealing with an emotionally immature person or a narcissist, more explaining won't help. Listen in as I share 3 teachings that will help you so much! I know because I've been in these convos where my brain feels like it's a tangle of confusion. These 3 things will help you stop getting pulled into exhausting conversations and start protecting your peace. You'll learn why logic doesn't work with someone who's focused on winning, how overexplaining gives them more leverage, and why the longer you stay in the conversation, the more likely you are to leave feeling drained. I also help you if you sometimes think: "Wait, am I raising a narcissist?" or "Wait, am I the narcissist?" This is a good one to listen to and to share. We all interact with emotionally immature people and emotional vampires (those people who suck our energy!)   In this episode you'll learn: Why you can't "win" an argument with an emotionally immature person or narcissist. The hidden reason they keep changing the conversation. How overexplaining works against you. Simple phrases that help you end unproductive conversations. The signs you've been pulled into an endurance test instead of a healthy discussion. How to respond differently with teens that will teach them emotional maturity. (aka "how to not raise narcissists" 😆)   If you've ever left a conversation feeling confused, defensive, or emotionally exhausted, this episode will help you recognize what's happening and give you actual things to say that will help you feel more confident and less confused or reactive.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:    223: 4 Ways To Disarm a Narcissist on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/223-4-ways-to-disarm-a-narcissist/id1434429161?i=1000770657691   223: 4 Ways To Disarm a Narcissist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bdNYCBfaW1Lq3K2vrZ6xe?si=ieepvba3Ssm3Oe5xw2PBaQ   👩🏼‍🎓Join the school! Learn how to keep your energy and feel confident in conversations and conflict in the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ ⭐️ Feeling confused or overwhelmed with where to begin? Let's chat! Book your free call with me today: https://smbwell.com/call 📩 Get the weekly email you'll actually read: Weekly WELLNESS and MIDLIFE SUPPORT every Wednesday SMBwell.com/newsletter 🩷 SUPPORT SUSIE: LEAVE A GOOGLE REVIEW HERE https://bit.ly/4hlostR (thank youuuuuu!!! Email me [email protected] if you're a small business owner so I can return the joy!) 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 📸 Marinate your brain in positivity and helpful programming: Come follow me on Instagram @smb.wellness or Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/SMBwell 🩷Support Susie's mission of helping as many women and girls live lives they love: Become a Patreon here: https://SMBwell.com/patreon 🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/421
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  How to Stop Letting Everyone Else Ruin Your Mood, FREE Workshop 23.08.2026 2min

  Do you ever notice that you can be having a perfectly fine day… and then someone else's mood changes everything? Your teenager is grumpy, and suddenly you're walking on eggshells. Your husband is frustrated, and you can't seem to relax. Someone is disappointed in you, and you spend the rest of the day wondering what you did wrong. You might not think of yourself as someone who gets angry or has a bad mood. You probably think of yourself as stressed, overwhelmed, worried, or exhausted. But what if part of the reason you feel so overwhelmed is that you're constantly responding to what everyone else is feeling? In this quick bonus episode, I'm talking about why other people's emotions can affect us so deeply, why we can know intellectually that their feelings are theirs and still get completely pulled into them, and what emotional regulation has to do with it. And if this sounds familiar, I'd love for you to join me for my FREE workshop, How to Stop Letting Everyone Else Ruin Your Mood. Sign up here: https://smbwell.com/event I'll teach you the 4 automatic responses that can take over when you're stressed or activated and show you how to start creating more space between what happens around you and how you respond. Because you can care deeply about the people you love without letting their emotions determine how you feel. You don't need to become less caring. You need to learn how to stay connected to yourself while other people are having their feelings.   FREE workshop, How to Stop Letting Everyone Else Ruin Your Mood. Sign up here: https://smbwell.com/event
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  Stop Overexplaining 19.08.2026 18min

  Do you ever find yourself talking, talking, talking…trying to explain your decision, your actions, your boundary? Hoping that if you talk enough, the other person will understand? Uh…me!!! And in this episode, I'll be talking about why so many of us women overexplain, how confidence is involved, how what happened in our childhood could be involved, how relationships with narcissists are involved, how it could be harming our relationships with our teens and young adults, and much more. Plus, I give you actual ways to stop. Ways that work! I had all those things going for me (the childhood trauma, narcissistic relationships, teens, confidence 🤯!) In this episode, we're talking about why so many women overexplain and how this habit often starts in childhood, when our feelings were questioned, dismissed, or misunderstood. If you learned that you had to justify your emotions to be accepted, it makes sense that you're still doing it today. The problem? Emotionally mature people don't need a long explanation to respect your choices. And emotionally immature or narcissistic people often use your explanations against you. I'll show you how overexplaining quietly drains your confidence, keeps you seeking validation, and makes it harder to communicate with calm authority. You'll learn why "because I want to" is often enough, how healthy relationships assume positive intent, and practical ways to answer with fewer words and more confidence. If you're ready to stop defending yourself and start trusting yourself, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why so many women feel the need to overexplain How childhood experiences can shape this communication habit The difference between emotionally mature and emotionally immature relationships Why overexplaining can fuel conflict with narcissistic people (and teens!) This episode will help you speak with more confidence, protect your peace, and remember that your feelings and choices don't need a lengthy defense. I got some ideas from Jefferson Fisher (expert trial lawyer) and added my own expertise. I really hope you'll listen in.    🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:  391: Three Gen X Blind Spots That Hurt Our Relationships and How to Heal Them on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/391-three-gen-x-blind-spots-that-hurt-our-relationships/id1434429161?i=1000770657456 391: Three Gen X Blind Spots That Hurt Our Relationships and How to Heal Them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HK0olINBrKMTPwQRidXOO?si=WU8W50uXQsiBSC6deF89RA ⭐️ NEW ⭐️ Feeling confused or overwhelmed with where to begin? Let's chat! Book your free call with me today: https://smbwell.com/call 📩 Get the weekly email you'll actually read: Weekly WELLNESS and MIDLIFE SUPPORT every Wednesday at SMBwell.com/newsletter 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level: See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment! http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Marinate your brain in positivity and helpful programming: Come follow me on Instagram @smb.wellness or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SMBwell 🩷Support Susie's mission of helping as many women and girls live lives they love: Become a Patreon here: https://SMBwell.com/patreon 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 🌟Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/420 📺Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS
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  Stop People Pleasing + Pretending: The Freedom to be YOU! 12.08.2026 23min

  How often do you say "It's fine" when it really isn't?  Or agreeing to something you don't want to do just to keep the peace? So many of us have become experts at pretending.  Pretending we're okay.  Pretending we don't have needs.  Pretending someone else's behavior doesn't bother us.  While those habits may have helped us as kids (or in our emotionally immature relationships), they hold us back as adults and women trying to be in supportive, emotionally safe and mature relationships. Pretending and people pleasing leave us feeling disconnected from people in our lives (not to mention exhausted!) In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I come to you with a mid-year invitation to stop pretending and start choosing you.   You'll learn: Why people pleasing and pretending aren't personality traits, they're protective patterns How the "good girl" conditioning keeps so many women stuck What one of the top regrets of the dying can teach us about living today Simple ways to stop self-abandoning without becoming "selfish" How small moments of honesty build confidence and self-trust (and are the very things we need in our adult relationships and that we want to model for our preteens and teens!) If you're ready to stop performing, stop apologizing for things that aren't yours, and start living more in alignment with who you truly are, this episode is for you. The world doesn't need another exhausted woman pretending she's okay. It needs the real you.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:  People Pleasing and Lying on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/213-people-pleasing-and-lying/id1434429161?i=1000770657772 People Pleasing and Lying on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0G207R5QM1oBD4u07od0Oh?si=QSM1XmuNQvSiLDRt5GsrxA ⭐️ NEW HERE ⭐️ Grab the free podcast roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap Want more than a podcast to listen to? Let's chat! Book your free call with me today: https://smbwell.com/call 📩 Get the weekly email you'll actually read: Weekly WELLNESS and MIDLIFE SUPPORT every Wednesday: SMBwell.com/newsletter 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level: See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment! 📸 Marinate your brain in positivity and helpful programming: Come follow me on Instagram @smb.wellness or Facebook 🩷Support Susie's mission of helping as many women and girls live lives they love: Become a patreon here: https://SMBwell.com/patreon 🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/419
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  Making Friends as an Adult: The Skills We Were Never Taught 05.08.2026 48min

  In this week's episode, I'm joined by friendship expert, ADHD coach, and author Caroline Maguire to talk about the friendship skills most of us were never taught. We explore how past relational wounds, people-pleasing, fear of rejection, and even being easily distracted can impact our ability to build and maintain meaningful friendships. Caroline shares practical tools to help us stop performing for connection and start creating relationships that feel more genuine, supportive, and fulfilling. This was a super fun conversation (we found out she's living next to the small town I grew up in - I literally haven't met anyone who knew of my town since I was 18!). Plus the things we dove into were great!  Listen in to hear: How past friendship experiences may still be shaping your relationships today Why some people struggle to maintain friendships even when they deeply care The hidden role of rejection sensitivity and overthinking How people-pleasing and masking can get in the way of authentic connection Practical ways to deepen friendships during busy seasons of life What belonging actually feels like and how to create more of it Friendship isn't something we're supposed to know how to do. Like any skill, it can be learned, practiced, and strengthened. I  loved this conversation with Caroline and can't wait for you to listen.   If you liked this show, you'll like this one: Episode 354 How To Make Friends on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/354-how-to-make-friends/id1434429161?i=1000770657518 Episode 354 How To Make Friends on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/72IyJPMsdVFRbYLb1eGgq3?si=FcCkdHwxSwiO4DQ9kL4x-Q Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Caroline; go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/418   Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA so you never miss an episode. 👩🏼‍🎓Come join other women just like you (and make friends!) See if the Love Your Life School is open here: Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Tag me on Instagram @smb.wellness https://instagram.com/smb.wellness so I can cheer you on!
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  What Do You Want? The Shift from Raising Kids to Rediscovering Yourself 29.07.2026 28min

  Warrior, when was the last time you asked yourself what you want? Not what your kids need. Not what your partner wants. Not what needs fixing. Not what everyone else expects of you. What do you want? For many of us, especially moms, focusing on everyone else starts as healthy and necessary. When our kids are little, they need us to prioritize their needs. And, as they grow, many of us never make the shift back. We keep organizing our lives around everyone else's wants, feelings, and goals while losing touch with our own. Then one day we wake up feeling restless, resentful, or like something is missing. In this episode, I'm talking about the healthy transition from considering and prioritizing their needs first to considering your needs also. It's not selfish. In fact, I've seen it be so harmful to family units when moms don't make this change that I argue it's selfish not to. Join me in this gentle, supportive episode to learn: Why so many midlife women struggle to answer the question, "What do I want?" How over-responsibility and people-pleasing disconnect us from ourselves Why your kids benefit when you reconnect with your own dreams and desires How a simple Life List can help you rediscover what lights you up Why it's never too late, and this is the perfect day to start. I can't wait for you to listen in. You have this one precious life, and what I find is that so many women support others in reaching their dreams or paying attention to their goals while whittling away their own time here living their lives.  You matter. Let me help you rediscover you and your spark! First step: listen in! Second, join me and let's make our LIFE LIST! https://smbwell.com/lifelist  I can't wait to help you turn up the volume so you can hear the wisdom that's been inside you all along.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: The Life List with Kate Christie on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/251-the-life-list-with-kate-christy/id1434429161?i=1000770657660 The Life List with Kate Christie on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3secdHENHzVLqIsCCwDQay?si=AlsB20QFThKSXp9EgbNGeA ⭐️ NEW ⭐️ JOIN the ONCE A YEAR opportunity: https://smbwell.com/lifelist 🩷If you're confused as to whether you're in a safe relationship or not, let me help. I've been there and know how to help: https://smbwell.com/coach  📩 Get the weekly email you'll actually read: Weekly WELLNESS and MIDLIFE SUPPORT every Wednesday: SMBwell.com/newsletter 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level: See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment! 📸 Marinate your brain in positivity and helpful programming: Come follow me on Instagram @smb.wellness https://instagram.com/smb.wellness or Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/SMBwell 🩷Support Susie's mission of helping as many women and girls live lives they love: Become a Patreon here: https://SMBwell.com/patreon 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 🌟Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/417 📺Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS
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  How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Especially When They Have Big Feelings 22.07.2026 25min

  How do we raise emotionally intelligent kids? It's not what our instinct tells us! It's not by preventing them from having big feelings or to try to get them to think positively or see "the bright side". It's also not to expect them to not have emotions or to think that our big feeling kid is doing something wrong that needs to be fixed. Nope! And yet, that's what most of us were taught (for sure me!) and so that's how we parent until we learn differently. That's what this week and my mission is all about. I teach the emotional intelligence skills to adults so that they can parent from emotional regulation and raise emotionally intelligent kids.  Click play on this episode of the Love Your Life Show to learn: The two foundational building blocks of emotional intelligence Where feelings actually come from Why trying to fix your child's emotions often backfires How to teach your child to process feelings in a healthy way The simple three-step process: Name It, Describe It, Feel It Why emotional intelligence requires both support and boundaries How learning about emotional intelligence with a surfing metaphor helped me long before I lived by the beach in Australia!  If you've ever found yourself saying, "Don't be sad," "It'll be okay," or "Just think about it differently," this episode will help you approach your child's emotions in a completely new way. Because emotionally intelligent kids aren't kids who never have big feelings. They're kids who learn that feelings are safe, normal, and something they can move through. One parent at a time. Thanks for being that parent and listening to episodes like this. 🩷   Feeling confused or overwhelmed with where to begin? Let's chat! Book your free call with me today: https://smbwell.com/call    🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Emotional Regulation: The Skill That Makes Parenting and Marriage Easier on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits-for-moms/id1434429161?i=1000770657544 Emotional Regulation: The Skill That Makes Parenting and Marriage Easier on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/373zUMIMUZ4ff9CyNbdwUD?si=kEGo6ofnRrKb8_j0qz3zyw Toxic Positivity on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxic-positivity/id1434429161?i=1000770657666   Toxic Positivity on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hsbo2qulNAfCNOCfsNaiC?si=zO96BwS2SACjhauGofib6A   👉🏽 Get your question answered on the show -> become a PATREON here: https://smbwell.com/patreon   📩 Get the weekly email you'll actually read: Weekly WELLNESS and MIDLIFE SUPPORT every Wednesday SMBwell.com/newsletter   👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level: See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment!   📸 Marinate your brain in positivity and helpful programming: Come follow me on Instagram @smb.wellness or Facebook    🩷Support Susie's mission of helping as many women and girls live lives they love: Become a Patreon here: https://SMBwell.com/patreon   🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap   🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/416   📺Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS
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  Emotional Maturity: The Skill Most Were Never Taught 15.07.2026 22min

  What if one of the number one skills for feeling calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life was something you were never taught? If you're a genX, boomer, or early millennial, chances are…you weren't! Which is why, for this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I'm doing a masterclass on emotional maturity. Many of us grew up believing we were responsible for other people's feelings. We learned to keep the peace, make others happy, and avoid upsetting anyone around us. While those habits may have earned us praise by parents and friends, they eat away at your self concept and confidence. They exhaust us. Further, they lead to us feeling deeply lonely and often misunderstood. Think about it - if we believe as we're taught that "we're good if we do what they want", we disconnect from ourselves and our inner knowing while overly focusing on managing everyone else's emotions. And guess what, when we feel responsible for other people's feelings and moods, we are highly influenced by others' moods. We might feel like we're walking on eggshells or always waiting to see what he or she will be thinking and feeling. It's a very anxiety-ridden and out-of-control feeling. I know, because I lived 4 decades like this. Which is why I'm thrilled to bring you this masterclass teaching on emotional maturity. I have found that it's the secret to feeling more confident and in control of your life. I really hope you'll listen in.  Because goodness knows - those teenagers are going to be moody. Those husbands are going to be grumpy. Those moms are going to be needy…   In this episode, you'll learn: What emotional maturity actually is (and why it has very little to do with age) The three foundational skills that make up emotional maturity Why other people's moods can feel so overwhelming How to stay connected to yourself when someone else is upset, disappointed, or frustrated The emotional maturity gap many Gen X women were never taught to close If you've ever found yourself worrying about everyone else, taking responsibility for other people's feelings, or feeling completely thrown off by someone else's reaction, this episode is for you. 🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:  Emotional Intelligence 101 on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-emotional-intelligence-101/id1434429161?i=1000770658074   Emotional Intelligence 101 on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GWK2i77mU4zmwwAVd3tc4?si=CwDPd1UsSAGCijiS57vxxg   👉🏽 Get your question answered on the show and become a PATREON here: https://smbwell.com/patreon 📩 Don't miss out: Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links to things I love each Wednesday: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓See if The Love Your Life School is open for enrollment http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷Let's be friends on Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/415 📺Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS
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  Empty Nest: How To Prepare Yourself and Your Kids (Best of the Podcast) 08.07.2026 23min

  Re-airing this one because your messages told me you needed it. Here's the part of parenting nobody prepares you for. If you do your job well, you raise humans who don't need you anymore. That's the goal. And it can feel brutal. What I've learned, and what I teach, is that we don't actually want them to need us. We want them to want us. And that shift changes everything. This episode covers the 3 jobs that set you up for exactly that, whether your kids are still home, halfway out, or fully launched. Re-airing this one because your messages told me you needed it. Here's the part of parenting nobody prepares you for. If you do your job well, you raise humans who don't need you anymore. That's the goal. And it can feel brutal. What I've learned, and what I teach, is that we don't actually want them to need us. We want them to want us. And that shift changes everything. This episode covers the 3 jobs that set you up for exactly that, whether your kids are still home, halfway out, or fully launched. 🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Parenting and the Empty Nest with Dr. Jim Burns on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-and-the-empty-nest-with-dr-jim-burns/id1434429161?i=1000770657434 Parenting and the Empty Nest with Dr. Jim Burns on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SGwYEKDDZaM5UeUDDBBvu?si=YH-amUuGReGK-tIT71N05g 👉🏽 Get your question answered on the show and become a PATREON here: https://smbwell.com/patreon 📩 Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links to things I love each Wednesday: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️ Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓 FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓 See if the Love Your Life School is open here:http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷 Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟 Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/414 📺Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS  
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  Women, Money, and How I Lightened My Money Mindset 01.07.2026 42min

  This week's episode brings you two great things! First , an awesome conversation with an Aussie! I figure you might want to just chill out this week and this is the perfect convo to pop in your ears as you go for a walk. Enjoy! Second, the things we talk about and the honesty we share with each other will help you feel less stress, avoidance, or discomfort around money.  How do I know? Because this is a re-air of an episode I did back in Covid and since then (and practicing the things she shares), my feelings about money are sooo different.  This was a listener favorite back then and I trust you will get exactly what you need as you relisten (or listen for the first time) this week.  Enjoy dear one! If you liked this show, you'll like this one: Four Money Personalities: Which one are you? On Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/four-money-personalities-which-one-are-you/id1434429161?i=1000770657662 Four Money Personalities: Which one are you? On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7h318kaBs7HpeIe6XiLvES?si=RCXmNwpETmahB6fEoC7yQA Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Denise, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/413 Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 💬 Share this with a friend who wants to feel lighter about money (and possibly loves the idea of getting more money in the hands of the good people!! 🎉🙌🏾 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Tag me on Instagram @smb.wellness so I can cheer you on! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness
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  Why Fun Feels Hard for Women and How to Start Feeling Lighter 24.06.2026 24min

  For the woman who feels responsible for everyone and everything: This episode will help so much!!! ⁣ ⁣ Do you ever look at other women relaxing on a porch, laughing with their family, or their posts on social media… and wonder why things feel so much heavier for you?⁣ ⁣ You're not alone! I felt this way too! Everything felt so heavy and serious. Many of us GenX women were raised to be good girls and taught incorrect messages about emotional intelligence - like we were responsible for other people's feelings. ⁣ Which is why we are great at reading the room, can be perfect little people-pleasers, and are really good at carrying the emotional load for everyone else. There's nothing wrong with you, warrior! We were just trained to be useful, responsible, and selfless above all else. If at the end of the day, we've done everything perfectly and have taken care of everyone else's needs and desires, well then, and only then, could we put our feet up.⁣ No wonder life can feel heavy!⁣ ⁣ Well, click play! Because I help you let go of that hypervigilance and over-responsibility so you can learn to relax and truly exhale.⁣ ⁣ You'll leave with two simple steps to start feeling lighter right now - I do them and promise you they work. I can't wait for you to listen in.  🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like these two:  Three Gen X Blind Spots That Hurt Our Relationships and How to Heal Them on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-gen-x-blind-spots-that-hurt-our-relationships/id1434429161?i=1000770657456   Three Gen X Blind Spots That Hurt Our Relationships and How to Heal Them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HK0olINBrKMTPwQRidXOO?si=0ru1yOhDRWe3VeOcJWjOlQ   How To Have More Fun on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-fun/id1434429161?i=1000770657618 How To Have More Fun on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Xk0zHuNjuGUHfoXuWJpHf?si=E4InOWBLQwuLLFjigUavBQ   👉🏽 Get your question answered on the show and become a PATREON here: https://smbwell.com/patreon 🌟Are you ready for a life coach? Why not sign up for a consult with Susie here. She can help you figure it out: https://SMBwell.com/consult   📩 Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates,and links to things I love each Wednesday: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️ Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓 FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓 The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷 Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/412
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  Walk With Me: Marriage, Codependency, and Letting Go of Control 17.06.2026 24min

  When doing all the right things still feels hard 😵‍💫 Have you ever thought, I've done so much work on myself. Why does this still get to me? On this walk-and-talk episode, I'm opening up about marriage, growth, and the ongoing practice of letting go of control.  I share how these patterns still surface in my own life and why that doesn't mean you're failing.  If you're navigating tension with a partner, worry about a teen, or the emotional pull of an adult child, this conversation will offer support, perspective, and a gentler way to think about relationships. You're never as alone as you think, dear warrior listener! 🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Manuals: Letting Other People Control How We Feel on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/14-manuals-letting-other-people-control-how-we-feel/id1434429161?i=1000770658017 Manuals: Letting Other People Control How We Feel on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BgYywERR3XBu2FjeFSdeL?si=oisPoVWBT22D9RGDoCdYIg 7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/7-losing-strategies-in-marriage-and-parenting-teens/id1434429161?i=1000770657401 7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lSjLrUtzbxPxyT7pd5OXh?si=9AO_X1ffRSSqco6tzu-XfA 👩🏼‍🎓Come get personalized relationship support: See if the School is open here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 📩Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links I love each Wednesday: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/411
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  How to Stop Overfunctioning and Feel Lighter 10.06.2026 29min

  Does anyone else sometimes feel like the only way they feel calm is if they know everything and have a say in all the things? Or that if you don't stay on top of things, those things will fall apart! And if you don't remind, manage, anticipate, and fix… things won't get done? Great news warrior - you are not alone! Even better news? You don't have to feel this way. In this episode, I'm talking about what it really means to be "the one who holds it all together" and why so many of us feel stuck in that role. If you're tired, resentful, feel like no one understands you, and are wondering why no one else seems to step up, this conversation is for you. I'll walk you through why controlling and overfunctioning might feel helpful in the moment but actually creates more stress, disconnection, and anxiety over time. We'll look at how this pattern impacts your relationships with your partner, your kids, and even your aging parents, and why it can quietly chip away at your own mental and physical well-being. Most importantly, I'll show you a different way!! One that works! I took off my "superwoman/I can do it all" cape, and my kids and I not only lived - we're doing waaaay better than we were when I was managing everything. Listen in so I can help you start letting go of control without feeling like everything is going to fall apart and how to shift out of overfunctioning so the people around you can step up in their own lives. This is the work of feeling calmer, lighter, and more connected. Not just for you, but for the people you love. If you're ready to stop carrying it all and start living a life that actually feels good, press play. (and stay to the end because I highlight a listener's question on this very topic! If you want to get your question answered on the Love Your Life Show, become a patreon here: https://patreon.com/susiepettit )   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Popcorn Parenting on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/292-popcorn-parenting/id1434429161?i=1000648160327 Popcorn Parenting on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W3ra8NW1jeJMx8quEQmwx?si=yCpsLxTHSGmfbMV5-QQEIg How People Pleasing is Making Women Sick on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/how-people-pleasing-is-making-women-sick/id1434429161?i=1000770657406 How People Pleasing is Making Women Sick on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eQIsT3CK2cChY6FnYyWfh?si=02nUYJmQQKaZtSDQ78Y33g   👉🏽 Get your question answered on the show and become a PATREON here: https://smbwell.com/patreon 📩 Don't miss out: Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links to things I love each Wednesday: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️ Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓 FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓 The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷 Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/410
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  How To Stop Ruminating 03.06.2026 33min

  Do you ever find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing your decisions, or lying awake worrying about your teen's future? That mental loop has a name. It's called rumination. And it's quietly draining your energy, increasing anxiety, and affecting how you show up in your life and your relationships. If you catch yourself overanalyzing everything you said, everything they said, and what it all means… this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why rumination feels productive but actually keeps you stuck The difference between helpful reflection and harmful mental loops How your thoughts create your feelings and your parenting experience A simple 3 step process to interrupt rumination in real time Practical ways to stop overthinking your teen's behavior and your own responses How to shift into calmer, more intentional parenting without changing your teen or spouse. You don't have to keep living in your head. There is another way to relate to your thoughts that brings more peace, more connection, and more confidence into your daily life. Press play and let's start loosening the grip of rumination together.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:  232: Bridge Thoughts on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/232-bridge-thoughts/id1434429161?i=1000595118541 232: Bridge Thoughts on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/03rxxlNQOb6uo6xunabqJn?si=4QhuWb9pSeS7OThn9tGTlw 💝Grab the bridge thoughts worksheet here: https://smbwell.com/bridgethoughts 👉🏽 Get your question answered on the show and become a PATREON here: https://smbwell.com/patreon 📩 Don't miss out: Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links to things I love each Wednesday: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️See if there's room on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🩷Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/409 📺Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS
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  How to Have a Summer You Don't Need to Recover From (5 Simple Shifts for Moms) 27.05.2026 20min

    What if this summer didn't leave you exhausted… but actually felt good?   So many midlife moms head into summer hoping it will be fun, relaxing, and connecting… and then find themselves overwhelmed, reactive, and running on empty by September.   In this episode, I'm showing you how to do it differently.   Not with a rigid plan. Not with more pressure. But with simple, intentional shifts that change how your days feel and in a way that helps the teens or young adults in your house.   We're talking about the mindset and structure that allow you to enjoy the "flow" of summer without feeling like you're being pulled under by it.   Inside this episode, I'll walk you through: Why intentional living actually gives you more freedom (not less) The "canoe vs. current" shift that instantly changes your experience How to use my 5 wellness pillars (sleep, eating, exercise, relationships, and self-care) to guide your summer The power of 1% changes and how small tweaks create big emotional relief; Simple ways to reduce stress, feel more in control, and stay connected to yourself and your family   This is about creating a summer where you feel calm, energised, and present… not depleted and needing a reset.   A summer you don't need to recover from?   Yes. It's possible. And it starts here.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:   Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boundaries-with-kids-why-it-feels-so-hard-and-matters-so-much/id1434429161?i=1000721751621   Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1B2mH5uGBvl6YkOedYkn4o?si=fjMd8-nNQZ-oJsTy6HvjAg   These 3 Assumptions About Boundaries are Hurting Your Relationships on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/220-these-3-assumptions-about-boundaries-are-hurting/id1434429161?i=1000583909684   These 3 Assumptions About Boundaries are Hurting Your Relationships on Spotify https://smbwell.com/3-assumptions-that-lead-to-trouble-setting-boundaries/   📩 Don't miss out: Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links I love each Wednesday - https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here - https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here - https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission - https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷Let's be friends on Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/408 📺Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS
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  Why Your Brain Fixates on the Negative and the 1 Minute Practice to Change It 20.05.2026 30min

  Do you feel like your mind automatically goes to worst-case scenarios, overthinking, or worrying about what might go wrong? You're not broken. Your brain is just doing what it was designed to do. But here's the problem… When your brain fixates on the negative, it can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in patterns of stress, self-doubt, and overthinking. In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm teaching you: Why your brain has a natural negativity bias (and why you feel more anxious) How overthinking and worry become habits you didn't choose The surprising way you've been reinforcing stress without realizing it A simple 1 minute daily practice to retrain your brain (without forcing positivity) This isn't about ignoring problems or pretending everything is fine. It's about learning how to work with your brain instead of against it so you can feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control of your emotions. If you're tired of: Constant worry about your kids, relationships, or future Replaying past mistakes or conversations Feeling stuck in anxiety or mental overwhelm This episode will give you a powerful starting point. Because the truth is… You don't need more time, more effort, or more willpower. You just need a new way to use your brain. Press play and learn the 1 minute practice that can start changing how you feel today.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Anxiety and What if? on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/203-anxiety-and-what-if/id1434429161?i=1000568069716 Anxiety and What if? on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4X9aSg2YOSbgaxchBPE7vJ?si=6-mN5HMsRlyZNPGz3NyF3g 🤓Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP and get the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 📩 Don't miss out: Get email inspo! I send weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links I love: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 👩🏼‍🎓The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷Let's be friends on Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/407 📺Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS
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  Stop Fixing, Start Supporting: How to Get People to Solve Their Own Problems 13.05.2026 25min

  Do you ever feel responsible for solving everyone else's problems? Whether it's your teen, your adult child, your partner, or even your friends, it's easy to slip into fixing mode.   But what if constantly helping is actually weakening the relationship and leaving you feeling resentful?   In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm teaching a skill that will help you support the people you love without over-functioning, people-pleasing, or taking on emotional labor that isn't yours.   You'll learn a simple framework that helps others feel understood, strengthens their confidence, and creates healthier relationships without you carrying the weight of everyone's struggles.   If you're a mom navigating parenting teens or adult children, or you want to stop feeling responsible for everyone's emotions, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using immediately.   In this episode you'll learn: • Why fixing other people's problems often backfires • The three inner voices that shape how we handle challenges • How to respond when your teen, adult child, or spouse is struggling • A simple way to support loved ones without reinforcing self-criticism or avoidance • How to strengthen relationships without becoming the family problem solver   This is a powerful skill that builds emotional resilience, deeper connection, and more peaceful relationships.   Press play and learn how to stop fixing and start supporting.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Tame Your Inner Critic on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/253-tame-your-inner-critic/id1434429161?i=1000616931135 Tame Your Inner Critic on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QFpXdcWBmCon14djNnQnq?si=mywnMgEoQJGrGVUp9F4ZYw 📩 Don't miss out: Get email inspo! I send weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links I love: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️ Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓 FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓 The Love Your Life School Membership http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷 Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟 Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/406 📺 Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS